The US Department of Transportation released new performance measures last week to measure traffic congestion, air quality and road system performance. The new rules suggest measuring travel time for cars only.

In conjunction with the Alliance for Biking and Walking, we are happy to announce today the formation of an Active Transportation Leadership Institute, a new program of the League of American Bicyclists. The Leadership Institute will build leadership capacity in local and state bicycling and walking organizations and recruit and develop new leaders.

Thanks again for coming to the Summit and for visiting with your Congressional Delegation. This year we’re starting a monthly update for Summit lobby participants to give you a short update on the Summit “asks” to Congress as well as an update on what else is happening on Capitol Hill.

Learn about the recently re-launched Bicycle Friendly Community Application. If you are an interested advocate or community now is a great time to begin work for our August 9 deadline for Fall 2016 applications!

At the 2016 National Bike Summit we held a listening session to better understand the priorities of attendees and how our Bicycle Friendly America programs can better support local advocacy. This post looks at some quick takeaways from the results of our listening session.

The 2016 National Bike Summit & Women's Forum had lots of great moments. Our photographer, Rick Reinhard, captured many of them. Check out the three slideshows below to bring back memories and get you excited for next year!